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Biggest question facing each Chicago Cubs starter in 2016

By Paul Steeno

Mar 16, 2016; Surprise, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher John Lackey (L) and catcher Miguel Montero talk in the dugout during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2016; Surprise, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher John Lackey (L) and catcher Miguel Montero talk in the dugout during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 22, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitchers wait to run a drill during spring training camp at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitchers wait to run a drill during spring training camp at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports /

According to ESPN, during the 2015 regular season the Chicago Cubs starters posted a collective 3.36 ERA which was third best in the MLB. However, the Cubs starters faltered in the postseason, posting a collective 5.21 ERA which was third worse among playoff teams.

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The starting group this season looks to improve upon that regular season ERA without faltering in the playoffs. Whether the starting pitchers can live up to expectations and answer the above questions effectively could determine how far the Cubs make it next season.

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